"The third album of the Portuguese is also the most nostalgic one, as the Neo - Classical dimension is perfectly enhanced by two superb violins and a sublime classic guitar. Aside that, the Ethereal to(...)"

Alvenrad demonstrates that Folk Metal has far more to offer than its doubtful reputation makes believe. The Dutch band interweaves traditional heavy metal, epic hard rock and influences from pioneers like Jethro Tull, Skyclad and Borknagar.

Undoubtedly influenced by the pioneers of Scandinavian Black Metal, Fornhem nevertheless create their own approach by interpreting influences from a broad spectrum of folk (rock) music in a consciously minimalist and almost hypnotizing way.

Unmistakable influences from Bathory and Isengard are joined by epic melodies in the vain of Moonsorrow, Kampfar or Myrkgrav as well as some traces of Folk Music along with King of Asgard's trademark melodic work. 180gr. black vinyl, lim. 500 copies.

Unmistakable influences from Bathory and Isengard are joined by epic melodies in the vain of Moonsorrow, Kampfar or Myrkgrav as well as some traces of Folk Music along with King of Asgard's trademark melodic work.

A gloomy personal mix between Dark Ambient and Drone, describing its haunting compositions as standstill timbres, a suite offaux kosmische orchestrals – or as pale moon music. Heavily ritualistic and organic, this is certainly a project to follow.